Chrome OS Remote Access policy was modified in Google Workspace

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	Google Workspace Audit Logs
Detection Modules	Identity Threat Module, SaaS Threat Detection
Detector Tags	Google Workspace
ATT&CK Tactic	Lateral Movement (TA0008), Defense Impairment (TA0112)
ATT&CK Technique	Disable or Modify Tools (T1685), Remote Services (T1021)
Severity	Informational

Description

A user modified Chrome OS Remote Access configuration in Google Workspace.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may modify remote access settings to maintain persistent access and bypass security controls.

Investigative actions

• Verify if the configuration change was authorized.
• Investigate the source IP address and account involved for malicious activity.
• Follow further actions performed by the account and Remote Access connections performed.

Variations

Suspicious Chrome OS Remote Access policy was modified in Google Workspace

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Lateral Movement (TA0008), Defense Impairment (TA0112)
ATT&CK Technique	Disable or Modify Tools (T1685), Remote Services (T1021)
Severity	Low

Description

A user modified Chrome OS Remote Access configuration in Google Workspace.

• This is the first time the user performs this operation in the last 30 days.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may modify remote access settings to maintain persistent access and bypass security controls.

Investigative actions

• Verify if the configuration change was authorized.
• Investigate the source IP address and account involved for malicious activity.
• Follow further actions performed by the account and Remote Access connections performed.